The 13th Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball took place at Cipriani Wall Street in NYC. The star-studded evening was hosted by Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated musician, actor and television host Harry Connick Jr. and featured a special performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Diana Ross. The evening focused on UNICEF USA’s lifesaving work in countries devastated by recent natural disasters, as well as the organization’s dedication to the 50 million children on the move around the world. n a touching speech, Jake Gyllenhaal presented the Helenka Pantaleoni Humanitarian Award to Lucy Meyer, Spokesperson for the Special Olympics - UNICEF USA Partnership, UNICEF USA Spokesperson for Children with Disabilities and Special Olympic gold medalist. 

Special guests included Anna Wintour (Conde Nast Creative Director), Dikembe Mutombo (UNICEF USA National Board Member), Sandra Lee (UNICEF USA Special Nutrition Emmissary), Jessica Nowitzki (wife of Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks player), Dayle Haddon (Actor) and more.